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  1. Visas and immigration
    Hi all, Tried to check the forums first before posting but the most recent case that is similar to mine was posted around 2018. My current employer is considering hiring me full time in a permanent position but is hesitant because of my visa status. I am currently in a student visa (500) and...
  2. Visas and immigration
    Hi all, Posted this in another forum. Interested to hear from others here too. For 190, BSMQ requires me to have an offer of employment from my employer foe 12 months. I have spoken to my employer and they will only be writing that 'employment is ongoing', NOT 'employment is ongoing for 12...
  3. Visas and immigration
    Hi all, My partner and I are planning to lodge our offshore de facto application shortly. But, there's a chance while it's being processed my partner might secure an opportunity to transfer to Australia on a sponsored employment visa through his work. Question: Is it possible to apply for a...
  4. Visas and immigration
    Hello, we have a few questions regarding submission of EoI: -my husband has an Engineers Australia MSA with relevant skilled employment assessment from September 2016- however the outcome letter does not include his new position at another company where he entered in July 2017. As we understood...
  5. Visas and immigration
    Hello. My wife is here on a 309 visa. We are now in the process of applying for stage 2 - permanent resident. What is the best way to notify immigration department of: * declaration of relationship to government authorities * my wife beginning employment in Australia We have mentioned the 2...
  6. Visas and immigration
    Hi. My wife is on a Partner Visa and is currently in Australia as a temporary resident. We are now preparing our documents to apply for permanent residency (stage 2). Do we need to update the application with the following details: * my wife has recently started working * we have planned a 2...
  7. Jobs and work
    A number of changes regarding pay and entitlements for working overtime and holidays are being introduced in Australia from 01 January which will benefit backpackers, students and overseas workers. Many of the changes relate to the hospitality industry which employs a lot of foreign workers who...
  8. Jobs and work
    A lack of local work experience and a foreign sounding name are among the barriers new arrivals to Australia face in finding work, a survey has found. The research from migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES Australia also found that migrants felt excluded by recruitment processes and that...
  9. Visas and immigration
    Hi! Visa situation: I'm currently on a working holiday visa 417 and I've applied for a partner visa 820/801. I will be put on a bridging visa (a) when my WHV runs out in November until a decision is made about my partner visa. Work situation: I have been asked to work for a company in the...
  10. Visas and immigration
    Hi all, My fiancé has been in Australia for 1 month now on a PMV 300. Due to financial restraints atm, we cannot apply for the next stage visa (820) until we have saved a little more (I have until August 2017 to apply for the next stage). So I have a few questions; 1. When does his 2 year...
  11. Visas and immigration
    It is often said that Australia is a nation of migrants but not all of them have the same experience with new research suggesting those who have a job arranged before arriving are more satisfied. Overall, the people moving to Australia from abroad where the most satisfied with their new life if...
  12. Jobs and work
    The skilled and professional jobs outlook in Australia is set to continue on a positive streak for the remainder of 2016, with companies less stressed about economic and political uncertainty. Some 18% of public and private employers surveyed by the latest Manpower employment outlook survey...
  13. Jobs and work
    Finding a new job is one of the main drivers for expats to move to Australia but with the country's employment outlook not as rosy as it once was those seeking a new life ought to look at where growth is expected. The latest unemployment figures for July 2016 show that the unemployment rate in...
  14. Jobs and work
    IT professionals continue to be in high demand in Australia with a strong focus on security and Cloud experts across the country, new research shows. Certified security system architects and managers continue to be in short supply, with the growth of Cloud based technologies creating a need for...
  15. Visas and immigration
    Hello Everyone, I have been reading the Migration Skills Assessment Booklet (Page 28) i.e. DOCUMENTS FOR RELEVANT SKILLED EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT and came across the following entry: AND Documents issued by the related government agency or any other organisation not related to your employer...
  16. Visas and immigration
    Australian officials are reminding people looking for work in the country that they should avoid and even report offers of a visa in return for payment and watch out for scams. A few months ago it became a criminal offence to ask for, receive or offer a benefit in return for visa sponsorship or...
  17. Visas and immigration
    Hello, I am hoping for some advice. Ive recently been made redundant at work but am looking to still sponsor my husband to move out here to Australia. Im currently in the US with him so once we return to Perth later in the year I will be "unemployed" but not receiving benefits. Do you think...
  18. Jobs and work
    There are more opportunities for engineers in Australia with both permanent and temporary jobs available for major projects, according to recruiters. Civil Engineers, Design Engineers and Rail Engineers are in high demand for highway and rail infrastructure projects in New South Wales, Victoria...
  19. Visas and immigration
    Skilled professionals from overseas, especially those who come from an English speaking country, are likely to earn more and contribute more to the Australian economy, new research has found. An analysis of how migration affects productivity in Australia has found that it has an important role...
  20. Jobs and work
    A strong trend in employment growth in Australia means that the country is likely to continue to be a strong draw for people from around the world looking for jobs. The latest data from the Australian of Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that around 312,000 more people were employed in December...
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